South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

06/01/2026

We are hosting our next free Armed Forces coffee morning tomorrow:

🗓️Date: Wednesday 7 January 2026
🕦Time: 11am – 12.30pm
📍Venue: University Hospital of Hartlepool, main concourse

This event is open to all members of the armed forces community and their families including colleagues across University Hospitals Tees.

It offers an opportunity to:

✅ Socialise and build a network with others in the armed forces community
✅Find support services in the local area
✅Shape the support University Hospitals Tees offers

There's no need to book - just drop in as and when it suits you.

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

For more information on the support available across University Hospitals Tees: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/services/armed-forces-community/

06/01/2026

Did you know can now request to cancel or change your outpatient appointment using basic scheduling on the DrDoctor Patient Engagement Portal (PEP)?

Basic scheduling allows you to manage all your appointments in one place, at a time that is convenient to you.

This means there are now four different ways you can request to cancel or reschedule your outpatient appointment. You can:

1. Reply cancel or change to the appointment reminder text message from Dr Doctor and follow the on-screen instructions.

2. Follow the link in your text message from DrDoctor to log into the patient engagement portal and manage your appointments through the appointment view.

3. Complete the rearrange or cancel your appointment form on the trust website: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/appointments/rearrange-cancel/

4. Contact the relevant department using the contact number provided on your letter or text message.

All requests will be managed by the relevant booking team and they will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your request.

More information about the portal can be viewed on our website: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/patient-portal/

Please note, if we do not have your mobile number/you have opted out of text messages, you will continue to receive paper letters in the post.

04/01/2026

Don’t miss your chance to help inform positive change to cancer services. The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey was sent out to those who are eligible, and will be closing soon ⏰.
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If you were invited, please don’t miss the opportunity to take part and share your experiences of care. ​The NHS and cancer charities use the results to understand what is working well and which areas need improvement.

The survey has been posted to those eligible to complete. For more information on the survey and how to access help and support in completing it, please visit www.ncpes.co.uk

02/01/2026

A lovely message for our holgate community /district nursing team from a grateful patient 💙

02/01/2026

Pharmacists can offer advice and treatments for a range of conditions – just like having a prescription from your GP.



https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/

02/01/2026

In this episode of Tees Voices, we welcomed guests John, Mike and Steve, who are volunteers from the Stockton Globe Trust and between them, share a wealth of musical and cultural knowledge about the area and the Globe itself.

They discuss their experience of the rebuild of the theatre, their journey as volunteers getting to share the history of Stockton and the globe theatre and their personal experiences visiting popular artists and shows over the years.
https://youtu.be/HYJz14HIXig

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁

Our Tees Voices podcast streams out of our Radio Stitch studios via Spotify and YouTube. To hear all our back catalogue and to be the first to hear new episodes, search Tees Voices on Spotify.

This episode we welcomed guests John, Mike and Steve who are volunteers from the Stockton Globe Trust and between them, share a wealth of musical and cultura...

01/01/2026

Quit smoking this New Year. If you keep trying you will get there.”

Former smoker John had a heart attack from smoking – but he’s never felt better after quitting.

Stopping smoking gives life back. Find advice and free friendly local support at FreshQuit.co.uk

31/12/2025

It is one of the busiest times of the year for health services. 🎆🚑

Let's ring in the New Year safely and use NHS services wisely to reduce pressure on healthcare services and protect vulnerable community members during cold weather.

✅ Know your limits and stick with friends
✅ Plan your journey home (keys, phone, safe transport)
✅ Don't drink and drive
✅ Use NHS 111 online or call 111 for non‑life‑threatening issues
✅ Use 999 and A&E for life-threatening emergencies only
✅ Access mental health support if you're struggling
✅ Check in on friends, family and neighbours

To find out more, visit our website 👉🏼 https://www.neas.nhs.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/north-east-ambulance-service-advice-new-year-celebrations

31/12/2025

North East Ambulance Service and NHS partners are urging the public to celebrate the New Year safely and responsibly to reduce pressure on healthcare services and protect vulnerable community members during cold weather.

Read more:

North East Ambulance Service and NHS partners are urging the public to celebrate the New Year safely and responsibly to reduce pressure on healthcare services and protect vulnerable community members during cold weather.

30/12/2025

Get to the help you need ... when you need it!

When it’s not life threatening but still urgent
or
• You think you might need to go to a hospital or urgent treatment centre but you're not sure
• You need urgent advice and your GP surgery is closed.

NHS111 is here is to help 24 hours a day,7 days a week online or by phone.

29/12/2025

Winter bugs and illnesses circulate more easily at this time of year. Help us protect our vulnerable patients by:

✅Using a tissue when you cough of sneeze
✅ Disposing of your tissues in a bin
✅ Washing your hands with soap and water